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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 375.24 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 375.24 and 113.16 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 375.24 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/375.24 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 375.24 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 42,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462.16/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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